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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

$1.4 Million Robbery – 2 Arrested

Two males are in custody after an investigation into a $1.4 million jewelry store robbery in Ajax.

On Monday, December 30, 2024, at approximately 1:10 p.m., members of West Division responded to a robbery at VP Jewellery, located on Harwood Avenue North. Two male suspects entered the store, tied up an employee and stole an estimated $1.4 million of gold, silver and jewelry. The suspects fled the area on foot prior to police arrival.

On Monday, January 20, 2025, after further investigation by the Robbery Unit, with the assistance of the Video Analysis Unit, and the Offender Management Unit (OMU), the first suspect was located in the Hamilton area.  The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, members of the Robbery Unit, with the assistance of OMU, located the second suspect in North York, where he was taken into custody without incident.  Subsequently, members of the Robbery Unit conducted a warrant at the residence of the second suspect.

Andrew MCFARLAND, age 37 of No Fixed Address is charged with: Robbery, Forcible Confinement, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000, Driving While Disqualified, Driving While Under Suspension, and Breach Probation x5.

Derek KOZAK, age 41 of Richmond Hill is charged with: Robbery, Disguise with Intent, Forcible Confinement, and Driving While Under Suspension.

Both were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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Guelph Police Service Police Press Releases

Guelph Police Daily Update 24Jan2025 – Knife to Neck, Stolen Rabbit, Etc.

Knife held to victim’s neck

A Guelph man faces assault and weapons charges after another man had a knife held to his neck Thursday afternoon.

Approximately 4:20 p.m. staff of a downtown social service agency called police after learning of an incident which took place 30 minutes earlier. A resident accused another male of stealing his cigarettes, holding a knife to his neck as he continued questioning him. Staff later observed the interaction on video.

Both involved males had left the property before police arrived, however the suspect was located a couple hours later and arrested.

A 24-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Friday.

VW Rabbit stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating the theft of a Volkswagen this week.

Thursday morning a resident of Woolwich Street near Division Street reported he had parked his white 2007 Rabbit two-door outside his residence the previous evening and when he went outside Thursday it was gone.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jonathan Schleen at 519-824-1212, ext. 7570, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Crash closes road overnight

A Mississauga man is charged with careless driving after a crash which left a major south-end street partially closed overnight.

Just after 10 p.m. police were called to Kortright Road West at Ironwood Road. A witness reported a driver had lost control and struck a light post, knocking it down and completely blocking westbound Kortright Road. There were no injuries reported.

A 20-year-old Mississauga man is charged with careless driving.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 232

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Timothy NESSMAN Was Arrested Again!

(MIDLAND, ON) –  An observant officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol in downtown Midland, arrested a wanted individual which led to a further drug investigation.

Near 10:39 a.m. January 24, 2025, the officer noticed a northbound King Street cab had a passenger onboard known to be wanted on a detachment held judicial process and proceeded to conduct a traffic stop. The individual was arrested and during this arrest a further investigation was commenced with a quantity of drugs being located including a significant quantity of suspected blue fentanyl, gold fentanyl and oxycodone along with Canadian cash and drug paraphernalia was seized.(See attached submitted OPP photograph)

Charged in connection to this investigation is Timothy NESSMAN 49 years of Elmvale with the following offences.

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) (two counts)

Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  at a future date.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

Incident # E250095785

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

72 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A driver was arrested for impaired driving after their vehicle collided into a ditch on Highway 401 in South-West Oxford.

On January 23, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 401, in South-West Oxford Township.

Gary WESTGARTH, a 72- year-old resident of London was charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

·      Operation While Impaired

·      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on a later date.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Colin REID Was Arrested

(PERTH, ON) – A Carleton Place resident has been charged after an incident involving a young woman in Perth.

On the afternoon of Sunday, January 19, 2025, the woman had just left a grocery store in Perth when she was confronted by a man. The individual prevented the woman from closing her car door and proceeded to make inappropriate comments. The man ran off when the woman was able to grab her cell phone.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of an individual.

Colin REID, age 40 of Carleton Place and formerly an Ottawa resident, is charged with:

  • Forcible confinement
  • Criminal harassment

The accused was release from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on March 3, 2025.

This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has experienced any similar incidents, they should contact the Lanark OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250079786.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision Update

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision.

On January 22, 2025, at approximately 5:37 p.m., emergency services including members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Middlesex Centre Fire, were dispatched to Richmond Street in Middlesex Centre, for a two-vehicle collision.

Three individuals were transported to hospital with unknown injuries, where one of the individuals, a 37-year-old of London, was pronounced deceased.

Richmond Street was closed between Eight Mile and Nine Mile for the investigation.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

MILLER – Theft & Fraud

(ALLISTON ON.) – The Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a female in relation to an ongoing theft and fraud investigation.

On December 23, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Nottawasaga OPP responded to a report of a theft at Freshco, located at 161 Young Street, Alliston in the Town of New Tecumseth.

A Caucasian female described as a frequent shopper, about 5’5″, approximately 30-40 years old, wearing a black coat with hood, black backpack with red design entered the store and placed several items in her backpack, then proceeded to purchase the remaining items in the shopping cart with a store employee debit card and left on foot.

On December 21, 2024, Nottawasaga OPP requested the publics assistance to identify a female involved in a theft and fraud investigation.

On January 21, 2025, officers have charged Michelle MILLER a 46-year-old female of Alliston with the following:

Fraud Under $5000 – Two Counts

Theft Under $5000- Shoplifting

Theft Under $5000      

The accused has been released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on February 20, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Nottawasaga OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com. or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Authur FEWER Was Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following a collision investigation in Simcoe.

At approximately 11:24 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a single-vehicle collision on Talbot Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a pickup truck was travelling on Talbot Street North when it veered off the roadway and collided with a residence. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the driver at the scene and, after conducting a sobriety assessment, took them into custody without incident.

60-year-old Authur FEWER from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Careless driving,
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance,
  • Fail to surrender permit for vehicle.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Burks Falls OPP Police Press Releases

PALMER-LAMBERT Drunk Driving

(BURK’S FALLS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to an impaired call.

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police received a call of a small black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the ditch on Highway 11, Burk’s Falls. The complainant spoke to the male driver who seemed to be impaired. Police attended a short afterwards and arrested the driver. The vehicle was also subsequently towed and impounded. 

William (Colby) PALMER-LAMBERT, 33-years-old, Bonfield Township was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on March 13, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases SOUTH STORMONT

LACELLE Was Arrested


(SOUTH STORMONT TWP., ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has charged one individual with stolen property and firearms offences.  

On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad, Emergency Response Team and members of the SD&G OPP Detachment, executed a warrant at a residence on Sandtown Road in South Stormont. Investigators recovered stolen property and firearms, and one individual was arrested.

Robert LACELLE, age 40 of North Dundas was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition – six counts
  • Obstruct a peace officer

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on February 20, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

2 Deceased Following Collision

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a head-on collision, which resulted in the death of two people.

On January 23, 2025, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

A 69-year-old-person from Wawa was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other people were transported by Air ORNGE with serious life-threatening injuries to a local hospital, where a 74-year-old person from Sault Ste. Marie, later succumb to their injuries. Three other people were treated at the scene with minor injuries.

The highway was closed in both directions for just over eight hours.

The investigation is still ongoing with the assistance of the OPP Collision Reconstructionist and the Traffic Collision Investigation Team to determine the cause of the collision.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

25 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested Following Hit & Run

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On January 22nd, 2025, at 7:35 a.m., Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of a vehicle in the ditch and had been there for several hours idling.

Police attended the scene on Country Lane and located the vehicle in the ditch. After speaking with the driver, police entered an investigation for impaired driving.

As a result, 25-year-old, Josh Kierstead-Oliver from Coboconk was arrested and charged with

  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to report accident

The accused was released from custody with a future court date and served a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

The passenger in the vehicle was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act for having liquor in open container in unauthorized place.

For more information, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Kawartha Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.kh.crimestoppersweb.com . When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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SOUTH FRONTENAC

FREW Facing Numerous Charges

(SOUTH FRONTENAC TWP., ON) – One person faces numerous charges after a report of a suspicious vehicle in South Frontenac Township resulted in an arrest.

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, shortly after 8:30 a.m., officers with the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a location on Clear Lake Road.

They found a male asleep in the driver’s seat with the engine running. The individual was arrested when it was determined that he was under a lifetime driving prohibition. A search of the vehicle located break-in tools and items associated with illegal drug use. The individual was transported to the Lennox and Addington County OPP Detachment for testing.

Benjamin FREW, age 48 of Kingston, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – three counts
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operating a vehicle without insurance
  • Use a plate not authorized for a vehicle
  • Failing to apply for a permit when becoming a vehicle owner
  • Possession of break-in instruments
  • Failure to comply with an undertaking

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on January 24, 2025. The vehicle was impounded.

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Recovered – LEBERT Arrested, Meth A Factor

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a stolen pickup and arrested the driver, subsequently charging him with multiple offences.

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 2:51 a.m., while on general patrol, the Leamington OPP observed a stolen pickup truck at Lutsch Street and Talbot Street East in Leamington.  

The Essex County Community Street Crime Unit along with officers from Leamington, Kingsville and Essex OPP located the vehicle and stopped it and took the driver in custody without incident.

Officers subsequently located suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Oxycodone. The total value of the drugs seized is estimated at approximately $11,845.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher LEBERT, a 51-year-old from Windsor, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime over $5000

• Possession for the purpose of Trafficking-Methamphetamine

• Possession for the purpose of Trafficking-Cocaine

• Possession for the purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl (two counts)

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on April 3, 2025.

The OPP can be contacted at anytime at 1-888-310-1122 or if an emergency 9-1-1.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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North Shore OPP Police Press Releases

Randall SMITH Was Arrested – Details Released

(NORTH SHORE TOWNSHIP, ON) – The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver in after numerous traffic complaints.  

On January 20, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the OPP were notified of the burgundy car with a black roof now travelling northbound on Highway 108 at a high rate of speed, passing unsafely, and driving erratically. Police intercepted the car and conducted a traffic stop near Mountain Road in Elliot Lake. While speaking to the driver, police also detected a strong odour of cannabis. As a result, approximately 30 grams of suspected cannabis and approximately 1100 unmarked cigarettes were seized.   

Randall SMITH, 37-years-old, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Careless Driving
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes